Road rage fail.

[bluesbassman]

Apparently the motorcyclist was splitting lanes and the motorist took offense. Aside from the obvious warning that getting involved in a road rage incident is ill advised, this unhappy motorist ignored the rule to never punch somebody in the head when they are wearing a fullface helmet.

Glad to see nobody was seriously injured and hoping this guy gets some anger management counseling.

[MohRokTah]

1. Both people need to be cited.

The motorcyclist needs to have his license revoked and the other driver needs to be brought up on assault and battery charges.

[uppityperson]

2. Why does the motorcyclist need to have his license revoked?

[MohRokTah]

4. Splitting lanes is incredibly dangerous and unlawful.

He admits to his crime on the tape.

Revoke his license.

The other guy belongs behind bars.

[uppityperson]

12. Do you also advocate losing a drivers license for running a red light as that is incredibly dangerou

dangerous and unlawful? What other traffic laws should mandate losing drivers license for breaking?

A quick look gives me this on AZ land splitting.

http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/State-Laws.aspx?stateid=3

http://www.azleg.state.az.us/search/oop/qfullhit.asp?CiWebHitsFile=/ars/28/00903.htm&CiRestriction=motorcycle&CiBeginHilite=%3Cb%3E&CiEndHilite=%3C/b%3E&CiHiliteType=Full

28-903. Operation of motorcycle on laned roadway; exceptions

A. All motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane. A person shall not drive a motor vehicle in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This subsection does not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

B. The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

C. A person shall not operate a motorcycle between the lanes of traffic or between adjacent rows of vehicles.

D. A person shall not operate a motorcycle more than two abreast in a single lane.

E. Subsections B and C do not apply to peace officers in the performance of their official duties.

[MineralMan]

15. It's not illegal in many places.

It's legal in California, for example.

[sir pball]

22. It's actually only legal in CA

Well, technically it's "not illegal" - it isn't explicitly permitted, but it also isn't explicitly banned. Regardless, from my personal experience in ME, CT, PA and NY at least, enforcement is lax at best as long as you aren't being an irresponsible jackwagon about it (cruising through stopped highway traffic at 15mph, or threading up to the line at a stoplight, as opposed to duck-and-weave in traffic at 140).

If the cagers were taught to look before swerving, it wouldn't be an issue at all.

[MineralMan]

23. I'd never split lanes. I don't ride any longer, but

watching people drive, the very last thing I'd be doing is splitting lanes. Seems like a good way to end up dead to me.

When I have to drive in California, I keep a close eye on both side mirrors in heavy freeway traffic. In L.A. especially, lane-splitting happens all the time. I want to know if a bike is going to pass me within touching distance at all times. Most drivers, however, don't pay any attention to their side mirrors.

Scariest motorcycle ride I ever did was down the 405 at dusk. I pretty much had to change my underwear after I got where I was going. Cured me of L.A. freeway riding forever.

Now that I'm almost 70, I won't be on two wheels again.

[sir pball]

34. I'll only do it in very limited situations

When traffic is stopped/under 5mph and dense enough that unexpected lane changes are impossible, e.g. a total jam on the highway or traffic at a light. If I see the tiniest gap that somebody could cut into I'll hold back until it closes. It's done me well for 15 years now; I have no desire or need to whip between two semis at 75. I keep my hooning on very familiar back roads with good lines of sight and reasonably safe runoff, thanks.

Never had the pleasure of riding Cali freeways and I'm pretty sure I don't want to.

[sir pball]

21. It's almost entirely ignored in NYC.

I've personally split on the Deegan right past a cop, and more than once split up to the line at a light in plain view. I came up right next to a cruiser once on Houston, and all I got was a smile and a wave.

It's really only dangerous because all cagers are homicidal idiots.

That said, I wouldn't argue with a citation for the rider since he was technically breaking the law but a license revocation is entirely disproportionate to the offense. Whatcha think we should do with stunters and ghostriders, summary execution?

[jberryhill]

27. What is the time of that admission?

First, I believe he said "...for getting between you and the road...". I missed the admission.

Second, there is no evidence that he did so.

[NV Whino]

32. Don't know what state this video is in, but in California...

With so many motorcyclists snaking through bumper-to-bumper freeway traffic, drivers are often surprised to learn that lane-splitting is not codified in law, Rice said, though for decades the California Highway Patrol has permitted the practice if done at moderate speeds.

A bill to legalize so-called lane-splitting cleared the Assembly last week by a wide margin, bolstered by a recent UC Berkeley study that found the controversial practice is relatively safe, so long as motorcyclists do it at 50 mph or slower. It must now pass the Senate and get Gov. Jerry Brown's signature to become law.

http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_28270036/legalizing-motorcycle-lane-splitting-makes-some-california-motorists

[LanternWaste]

5. Lane splitting is legal in CA. Not sure though if the footage was AZ or CA.

Lane splitting is legal in CA. Not sure though if the footage was AZ or CA.

[MohRokTah]

6. Ah, it's an autmoatic license revocation here.

No more motorcycles for a year if you're caught doing it.

Too many deaths because of it.

[Glassunion]

24. Are you a 100% on that penalty?

I looked it up and found that there is no requirement to appear before a judge, and it can be expunged after paying the fine if you attend a defensive driving course. Doesn't a license suspension require an appearance before a judge? It seems strange that you can have it expunged by taking a driving course.

The penalty is quite high in most municipalities from what I could look up... About $230.

[KamaAina]

20. We call them "organ donors"

There is a popular chain of pizza pubs in the Oakland area called "Lanesplitter".

[bluesbassman]

7. Ok, I can see the citation as AZ prohibits lane splitting...

But why would you feel his license should be revoked?

On edit: saw your answer above, did not know the AZ penalty was so extreme.

[MohRokTah]

10. Sorry, that's the penalty here if you are caught. eom

[bluesbassman]

11. Didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

Extremely common (and legal) here in CA.

[uppityperson]

13. Which "here"? nt

[snooper2]

8. Um, dude on motorcycle actually kept his cool- At 1:28 in the video asshole face

Would have been popped at least two times in his fucking mug if that was me-

Shit I wanted to punch him through the video

[MohRokTah]

9. Motorcyclist needs to be cited for the lane splitting.

Not the fight.

The dde that did the punching needs to spend some time behind bars.

[Glassunion]

16. At 1:26, he instantly looked like Gollum

[hunter]

26. I think the motorcyclist and his partner deserve praise...

... for removing an angry drunk from the roads.

I'm not sure I'd have been so restrained in my response to creepy violent drunk guy.

[JimDandy]

3. The cyclist handled that

pretty well. Wonder what state this was in? Some states specifically allow motorcyclists to go between cars as long as they are careful.

KWST is in Arizona.

[tblue37]

31. Only California, though none but Nebraska specifically forbid bicyclists from

doing so.

[JimDandy]

37. Thanks. AmericanMotorcyclist.com has a good state-by-state

breakdown of motorcycle laws. Their info is the same as yours, except for Arkansas has no law one way or the other about lane splitting/riding between the lines.

[olddots]

14. this guy is a real love god isn't he ?????

yikes America got hit with the ugly stick .

[Adsos Letter]

17. Attacker admitted to cops that he had consumed at least 5 shots of whiskey prior to the incident.

That will increase the severity of charges against him, or at least add some new ones, I should think.

[Glassunion]

18. Play stupid games...

Win stupid prizes.

[Adsos Letter]

19. Yup. n/t

[Fla Dem]

25. Well that explains it. At one point I thought he was having a psychotic episode. nt

[matt819]

28. Focus now

The nitpicking on the motorcyclist's driving was silly. We don't know what he did or didn't do. That wasn't on the video.

What he did in protecting himself and keeping the road rager under control was extremely restrained.

[Glassunion]

29. Agreed. Some folks cannot stand motorcycles, so you end up with the

focus shifting.

There is zero excuse for road rage. None. I've recently had an experience where I almost was guilty of it myself. To the point where I flipped a u-turn, and followed someone into a parking lot. I was lucky that I calmed down enough and just rode off without doing anything I would later regret. In fact... It was just last Saturday: http://www.democraticunderground.com/111415335

I do admire this rider's restraint, especially since the dude pushed his significant other. I would have lost my cool at that point.

[tblue37]

30. In the comments on the YouTube version, someone says

that he admitted to having 4 shots before driving!

Also, there are updates from the cyclist:

Driver of the car apparently broke his ankle when he went to the ground, which is why I'm told he did not go to jail <emphasis added>. He has multiple charges against him including endangerment, threatening, and assault. Myself and the police officers I spoke with clearly believe he was under the influence of something. Court date pending.

Update 07/13/15: Police department officials have told me that they are still waiting for blood test results to come back to determine what if anything was in the guys system, I will keep everyone posted.

[Liberal_in_LA]

36. here he is taking a nap

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

33. It's called punching above your IQ.

[Liberal_in_LA]

35. road ranger lost the fight.